Laptop Donations
“I wanted to express my gratitude and wish to thank you personally for the laptop and data pack you have provided me with. I’m also very grateful to the team. I loved it, and every time I see it, I…
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Groups & Activities Summer 2023
“The vibe of the whole group was incredible! It was amazing to see that so many people from different cultures and countries were so happy and friendly. Despite being from a different country and a stranger, I felt very welcome”…
Elizabeth’s Story
Elizabeth* is an asylum-seeker, originally from Kenya. She came to the UK in 2007, having fled years of domestic violence and abuse. Elizabeth is homeless and experiences loneliness and isolation, as well as depression and anxiety as a result of…
Winter Newsletter 2022
This beautiful tree was drawn by one of the members of MECS Meetups, the social group set up for refugees and asylum-seekers in February this year. Dear friends, We understand this is going to be a difficult festive season for…
Monday Meetups: June, July & August
The Monday Meetups group have enjoyed a few exceptional days out recently. In June we had the honour of attending a special ‘Refugee Tour’ ran by Dan Vo, a volunteer guide at the V&A. Dan provided an unique insight into…
MECS Monday Meetups: April & May
April: Imperial War Museum In April the group gathered to visit the Imperial War Museum and the Geraldine Harmsworth Garden, Kennington, in which the museum is situated. It was a beautiful spring day. We were met by one of IWM’s…